{"id":146369,"date":"2026-08-13T23:51:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=146369"},"modified":"2026-08-13T23:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:51:36","slug":"amex-fine-hotels-and-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-fine-hotels-and-resorts\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: How to Unlock Elite-Like Perks at 1,900+ Luxury Properties"},"content":{"rendered":"

These days, it seems like every credit card issuer has a luxury hotel collection. But before there was the Capital One Premier Collection<\/a>, Chase's The Edit<\/a>, or Home Away from Home by Bilt<\/a>, there was American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

In fact, Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts is turning 35 this year. To celebrate, Amex has added more than 350 hotels to Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection<\/a>. In total, you now have access to an impressively curated portfolio of more than 3,400 properties across 116 countries between these two collections, allowing cardholders to enjoy swanky perks during their stays.<\/p>\n

Unlike The Hotel Collection, Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts is only available to those holding the most premium cards offered by Amex: the Centurion\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express<\/strong>, the The American Express Corporate Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup><\/b>, the American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, or The Business Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a>. Here's everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

What Is Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts (or FHR) is a collection of over 1,900 luxury hotels and resorts that offer additional perks when you book through Amex Travel. This is generally a phenomenal way to get elite-like perks without holding hotel status<\/a> or for properties that offer no loyalty program whatsoever. Only cardholders of premium Amex cards have access to FHR, making it even more exclusive.<\/p>\n

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Photo of The Shelbourne \/ Credit: Ben Nickel-D'Andrea<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

For example, pictured above is The Shelbourne (a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel) in Dublin, which — beyond being an amazing hotel — is where the Irish constitution was signed. The Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts $100 property credit can be applied to one of the hotel's many fine dining restaurants or bars.<\/p>\n

As part of this year's 35th anniversary of the creation of Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts, another 350 properties are being added to both FHR and The Hotel Collection. As of 2026, more than 3,400 hotels across 116 countries participate in both programs (1,900 in FHR alone). Hotels that are part of Fine Hotels + Resorts tend to be upscale, 5-star, Michelin Key, or simply luxurious properties with superb service and a streak of uniqueness.<\/p>\n

The program has boasted legendary properties like The Carlyle, A Rosewood<\/a> hotel in New York (which, if you haven't visited yet, you should, even if just for a drink at the famous Bemelmans Bar), or the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok<\/a>. New entrants to Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts include\u00a0ESPACIO Nagoya Castle<\/a> in Japan and Selman Marrakech<\/a>, an equestrian retreat that's sure to make for memorable stays.<\/p>\n

Let's take a closer look at the benefits that are included in your stays for these hotels when you book through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts.<\/p>\n

Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n

Amex values the overall FHR benefit extended to cardholders at $550. That's a generous amount of perks just for holding the right credit card and booking your stays the right way.<\/p>\n

Here are the on-property benefits that you can expect when you stay at an FHR hotel you booked through Amex Travel:<\/p>\n